Three Men Killed in Illinois Central Stock Train Crash
A wreck near Iowa Falls kills Fred Carson Fred Bliss and Nels Jourgenson after a collision between stock train sections. Eleven stockmen escape, over a dozen stock cars wrecked, three hundred hogs killed, fireman uninjured. Electric lamp warning note appears in report alongside Sunday School figures.
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Iowa Falls
Illinois Central
Fred Carson
Oto
Fred Bliss
Washta
Nels Jourgenson
Iowa River Bridge
Carsom
Bliss
Jourgenson
High School Junior Annual Nears Printer
The local high school prepares its first junior annual featuring an unusually large number of cuts of school buildings and organizations. Prof. A R Parish praises it as impressive, rivaling college publications. Copies are offered at 1.25 dollars.
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A. R. Parish
Milk depot accident shocks Riley brother on Des Moines
One of the Riley brothers at the milk depot on Des Moines street received a severe electric shock last evening while washing his hands. He touched the lamp and the socket simultaneously to turn on the light, forming a circuit as water on his hands increased the danger. He was unable to release the current and suffered injuries as a result.
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Mr. Riley
Riley Brothers
Des Moines
High School Pupils Present Scottish Program
A local high school pupils group staged a Friday afternoon program in the assembly room with Scottish songs, readings, and a debate on whether Julius Caesar was greater than Napoleon. The negative side won the debate two to one, while the affirmative delivered strong defenses and the finale drew much laughter.
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Robert Maxon
Julius Caesar
Napoleon
Dennia ‘Kelly
Laura McCullough
Walter Ruppel
Harvey Miller
Will Yangeles
Edith Evans
Helen W
Katie Stafford
Lea
Arline Kearns
Clarine Mueller
Thelma Crittenden
Deputy Auditor Appointed in Webster Township
W. H. Harrison of Webster Township has been named deputy auditor by Auditor Peterson after R. P. Smock resigned. Harrison’s fitness is supported by friends, noting prior township service and a commercial course in Omaha. The Freeman-Tribune believes the appointment will satisfy all concerned.
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W. H. Harrison
Webster Township
Peterson
Whce
R. P. Smock
Harrison
Omaha
Freeman-Tribune
Value of life cited in bond and tuberculosis talk
Des Moines officials weigh bonds for a new electric plant and street paving costs as A E Kepford, Yale trained lecturer, argues the city should value and protect life. He cites estimates of human worth from a two year old to a college graduate to justify spending on public health and infrastructure, noting tuberculosis claimed nine ty persons in Des Moines last year and a financial loss of 195 750 from victims’ deaths.
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Freeman- Tribune
Des Moines
Kepford
Irvin Fisher
Yale University
Dr. Kepford
Mr. Kepford
Field meet set for Eagle Grove on May 10
Boone Athletic Association declares field meet and declamatory contest at Eagle Grove Friday May 10. Local students plan to attend with a likely special train. Porters stellar sprint time 14 minutes 32 seconds in rough conditions hints at strong showings. Long-distance and weight events forecast top results as training continues under Prof Moyer.
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Boone Athletic Association
Eagle Grove
Porter
Dodge
Meller
Prof. Moyer
Howard Furman Injured In Bedside Play Accident
Little Howard Furman son of Mr and Mrs A A Furman was seriously injured after jumping in and out of a bed collided with his brother knees striking him in the bowels. He later woke in severe pain and a doctor has attended daily though he cannot eat.
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Howard Furman
A. A. Furman
Howard
City considers bonds for new fire house near high school
City council discusses a proposition to bond the town for a new fire house to replace the aging building. The current fire house, located on Des Moines street opposite the Filloon barn, must be moved to make way for the planned high school construction on the site.
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Des Moines
Local Social Notes and House Plans Highlight Norman County
Mrs. Harry M. Carson hosts the Bridge club on Wednesday at 2 30 PM. The Wednesday 500 club meets at Mrs. W C Burleson’s home at 2 30 PM. The Sorosis club travels to Kamrar Thursday to meet Mrs. John H Neel. The Swastika Society gathers Wednesday evening at Mrs L F Houck’s with Misses Pearl Shipman and Florence Bergersen. The Harmony club meets Friday at 2 30 PM to study Wagner and Liszt with Mrs John F Carey. A K Burleson buys a West First street lot to build a modern residence this season. Construction continues on Arthur Mikel and R E Chenner homes on Bank and Division streets and on Ray D Hughes on Water street. Vacant lots fill with new homes signaling growth and city beautification. The Gary Graphic reports Miss Me Lindow of Ada and R M Lee of Green Meadow married at Crookston about a month ago. the groom is P W Lee’s son and once ran a fig in Nogran sane. Friends extend congratulations as the couple’s wedding becomes known.
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Arthur Mikel
R. E. Chenner
Bank
Division Streets
Ray D. Hughes
Water Street
Gary Graphic
Me Lindow
Ada
R. M. Lee
Green Meadow
Crookston
Norman County
Minn
Index
P. W. Lee
Nogran Sane
Hiny
Kiavetty Apa
Notice of Appointment of Administrator in Eye Ear Nose Throat
Notice announces appointment of an administrator for a medical practice dealing with eye ear nose and throat care. It highlights services including glasses fitted and general clinical duties. The brief implies legal or estate matters related to the practice and appoints authority to oversee affairs.
Estate of L. Bunker notice of administration
Examination free. In Hamilton County Iowa district court, administration of the estate of L. Bunker is appointed to 3. W. McAdow administrator. Creditors and heirs may present claims as required by law for allowance and payment. Dated April 22. Notice to all concerned.
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Hamilton
L. Bunker
de Ved
L. & Bunker
Hamiltons County
Iowa
Eye Doctor Weber Restores Pharmacist's Sight
Bert Steiner of Des Moines writes a public testimonial praising Dr. A H Weber for curing optic nerve disease. He recounts gradual vision loss, blindness threat, and recovery after Weber's new treatment enabling him to resume duties as a pharmacist.
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A. H. Weber
Des Moines
Bert Steiner
Weber
Iowa
Dr. Weber
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Illinois Central Railroad
Baptist
Methodist
Christian
United Brethren
Sunbeam Mission
HL. Harrison
Chas, Miller
T. D. Butler
Mr. Miller
Prof. Kepford
Boone Valley Athletic Association
Qty Young & Clifton
The
Civic Improvement League
Frank R. Mason
Charles T. Smith & Son
Harry M. Carson
W. C. Burleson
Sorosis Club
Kamrar
John H. Neel
Swastika Society
Pearl Shipman
Florence Bergersen
Harmony Club
John F. Carey
Wagner
Liszt
A. K. Burleson
West First Street
Trator
W. McAdow
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